Roddick was already looking forward to next month's Masters Cup even though he still needs to qualify for the elite eight-man event in Shanghai.

"It's maybe a more open tournament this year," he said. "There's not only Roger (Federer), but others like (Andy) Murray who are playing very well, or (Juan Martin) del Potro. It promises to be a great tournament."

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